chopstick

noun

Definition of chopsticknext
as in knife

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Recent Examples of chopstick The metallic finish keeps the look elegant rather than overly sweet, while the delicate silhouette offers an easy resting place for forks, spoons, knives, and chopsticks alike. — Mina Dragani, Architectural Digest, 18 June 2026 The latter bill would have required them to provide single-use utensils, napkins, condiment packets, straws, chopsticks and other items to customers only upon request. — Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 2 June 2026 My cousins’ kids are no longer the unwieldy toddlers who spilled orange juice on my shoes and threw chopsticks at my head while their poor teenaged nannies chased after them. — Literary Hub, 22 May 2026 Perfect for dorms, the set includes chopsticks and transforms the microwave into a one-stop ramen station. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 22 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for chopstick
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chopstick
  1. knife
  2. spoon
  3. fork
  4. teaspoon
  5. tablespoon
Noun
  • Officers spoke with Cisneros for about four minutes, repeatedly ordering her to drop the knives, according to Tisch.
    — Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026
  • As with those knives, the Helton has no plastics or resin-based composites, just premium metals like 6061 aluminum, stainless steel and phosphor bronze.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of knife
Noun
  • Add oil, honey and mashed bananas and beat until thick with wooden spoon.
    — Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh has stopped spoon feeding Wall Street clues on what the US central bank will do next.
    — Matt Egan, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of spoon
Noun
  • When hunger sets in, Franschhoek is ready to pounce with its stellar selection of farm-to-fork style restaurants.
    — Paul Jebara, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Aug. 2026
  • The fork offers preload adjustment, while the rear shock has adjustable damping, allowing riders to tune the suspension around their weight and usual terrain.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of fork
Noun
  • Place each ear of corn on a sheet of foil, top with butter, salt, pepper, and a teaspoon of water or milk.
    — Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Arrange on paper towels, sprinkle lightly with 1 teaspoon fine salt and let stand 30 minutes.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of teaspoon
Noun
  • Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil in the same pan over medium heat.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Adding a tablespoon or two to a recipe that serves eight people is fine.
    — Sheah Rarback, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of tablespoon

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“Chopstick.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chopstick. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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